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10-04-2022, 07:23 PM
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Rivet Master 
Currently Looking...
Evergreen
, Colorado
Join Date: Aug 2020
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Little things that kickoff your camping trip the right way…
Some trips seem to be full of challenges before you ever tow a single mile. Some trips seem to have all the pieces fall into place, starting things off on the right foot.
Earlier this week, I backed into a parking spot in a campground in Colorado. My backing and parking went well. I checked the site as I prepared to level the trailer, and it was dead-on balls flat and level. Nice! It’s just a little thing, but it set the tone for the week. I love it.
What other little things help to get your trip off on the right foot?
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Dennis
Past:
Airstream International Serenity 23FB
Newmar Ventana 3715
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10-04-2022, 07:51 PM
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Rivet Master 
2021 20' Caravel
Plaistow
, New Hampshire
Join Date: Oct 2020
Posts: 712
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When we get there before dark and it's not raining.
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Learning and enjoying as we go ! 
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10-04-2022, 08:01 PM
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1 Rivet Member 
2016 25' International
Magnolia
, Texas
Join Date: Apr 2022
Posts: 19
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Great view and spacious site.
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10-05-2022, 02:40 AM
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4 Rivet Member 
1966 24' Tradewind
1987 34' Excella
Olathe
, Kansas
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 335
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Taking a few days off work to relax and prepare for the trip.
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10-05-2022, 04:51 AM
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Site Team
2007 30' Classic S/O
Somewhere
, South Carolina
Join Date: Apr 2010
Posts: 6,436
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A nice evening campfire and next AM getting the Coleman stove out in the crisp air to perc a pot.
Not having to cuss at the GPS and route it chose that got you there.
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S/OS #001 2005 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9L 6 Speed
16" Michelins, Hi Spec Wheels, Max Brake, Dexter 4 Piston Disc Brakes, Carslile Actuator, Equal-I-Zer, Dill TPMS. Campfire cook. BMV-712. DEMCO 21K Lb Cast Iron coupler
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10-05-2022, 05:04 AM
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Rivet Master
2023 27' Globetrotter
Winder
, Georgia
Join Date: Sep 2020
Posts: 517
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When arriving at a new campground and everything exceeds expectations. The site, the views, the amenities. Part of the excitement of this type of travel.
Now I know that this can go the other way in a hurry, but that's not what this thread is about !
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10-05-2022, 05:45 AM
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Site Team
1994 25' Excella
Waukesha
, Wisconsin
Join Date: Sep 2020
Posts: 5,567
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Maybe not a little thing, but often what gets our trip started on a good foot is being able to get through Chicago without encountering stop & go traffic.
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1994 Excella 25 Follow the build on Gertie!
1999 Suburban LS 2500 w/7.4L V8
1974 GMC 4108a - Custom Coach Land Cruiser (Sold)
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10-05-2022, 09:26 AM
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2 Rivet Member 
2008 23' Safari SE
Pasco
, Washington
Join Date: Nov 2018
Posts: 27
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bcc75
When arriving at a new campground and everything exceeds expectations. The site, the views, the amenities. Part of the excitement of this type of travel.
Now I know that this can go the other way in a hurry, but that's not what this thread is about !
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Agree completely! Would add that it's nice to set up for the 1st night and realize that we did NOT forget anything important.
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10-05-2022, 10:05 AM
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3 Rivet Member 
2013 30' Classic
Key West
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2015
Posts: 186
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Shortly after getting setup, the grand kids realize there's no cell or internet, and I smile to myself, lets go for a hike...
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10-05-2022, 10:20 AM
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3 Rivet Member
2021 22' Caravel
SEATTLE
, WA
Join Date: Oct 2020
Posts: 117
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Talking to my teenage kids on the drive out. Getting into in-depth conversations about all of things going on in their lives and how they think about and see the world.
Realizing that never would have happened if we stayed home, or if we traveled somewhere on a plane.
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10-05-2022, 10:26 AM
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Rivet Master
2018 27' Globetrotter
Mooresville
, North Carolina
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 1,083
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Saluda372
When we get there before dark and it's not raining.
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^^^^This!
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2018 GMC Sierra 2500HD Duramax
Equal-I-zer Weight Distribution attached to the Gen-Y Torsion Flex Weight Distribution Hitch
"Roadrunner"
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10-05-2022, 10:29 AM
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2 Rivet Member
2016 19' Flying Cloud
Newtown
, Connecticut
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 66
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Saluda372
When we get there before dark and it's not raining.
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Amen
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10-05-2022, 10:35 AM
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New Member
2021 25' Flying Cloud
Downey
, CA
Join Date: Oct 2020
Posts: 3
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Quote:
Originally Posted by richard5933
Maybe not a little thing, but often what gets our trip started on a good foot is being able to get through Chicago without encountering stop & go traffic.
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Getting out of the Los Angeles Basin in less than 2hrs��
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10-05-2022, 12:11 PM
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1 Rivet Member
2014 30' Classic
Grand Island
, NEBRASKA
Join Date: Jun 2020
Posts: 6
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Quote:
Originally Posted by coloradoup
Taking a few days off work to relax and prepare for the trip.
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Checking in and getting helpful assist to a better site than the one assigned.
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10-05-2022, 12:13 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2005 25' Safari
Albuquerque
, New Mexico
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 159
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DonRich7878
Shortly after getting setup, the grand kids realize there's no cell or internet, and I smile to myself, lets go for a hike...
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Yup, that sets the right tone for me, having grandkids along on the trip, especially when we convince them to leave the screens at home!
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10-05-2022, 01:54 PM
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Half a Rivet Short
2017 30' Classic
2022 Interstate 24X
Carlisle
, Pennsylvania
Join Date: May 2017
Posts: 15,729
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Hi
Finding that this time you are not right off the end of the runway at a major fighter base. ( One that runs operations 24 hours a day ...).
-- or ---
Finding that you *are* right off the end of the runway and sitting out with a beverage and watching the free air show.
Take your pick.
Bob
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10-05-2022, 01:56 PM
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4 Rivet Member
2014 25' Flying Cloud
1987 29' Sovereign
1978 31' Sovereign
Tampa Bay
, Florida
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 412
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dennis C
Some trips seem to be full of challenges before you ever tow a single mile. Some trips seem to have all the pieces fall into place, starting things off on the right foot.
Earlier this week, I backed into a parking spot in a campground in Colorado. My backing and parking went well. I checked the site as I prepared to level the trailer, and it was dead-on balls flat and level. Nice! It’s just a little thing, but it set the tone for the week. I love it.
What other little things help to get your trip off on the right foot?
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That final test of the bathroom door after leveling at any new campsite. Once that’s confirmed everything else is pretty easy.
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☘ 369goose
"The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.” – St. Augustine
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10-05-2022, 03:50 PM
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3 Rivet Member
2019 22' Sport
Sharon
, Massachusetts
Join Date: Apr 2019
Posts: 192
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Correct Slope
When the slope of the waste hose is correct! Added the lift kit several weeks ago, so hopefully this happens more often! Mark
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10-05-2022, 06:28 PM
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Rivet Master
2017 25' International
West Lake Hills
, Texas
Join Date: Dec 2020
Posts: 1,640
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Remembering to bring my wallet.
Small things, right?
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10-06-2022, 08:27 AM
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Rivet Master
2019 27' International
Rogers
, Arkansas
Join Date: Aug 2019
Posts: 747
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After traveling a full day (hopefully not more than 5 hours) and realizing my wife didn't remind me what the speed limit was all day. Having a perfectly level camping spot on top of that is what dreams are made of.
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